Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kult.) S.López, Romasch., Susanna & N.Garcia
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60(2): 550 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331859
Common Names
- Arctium chloranthum
- Chloranthum Burdock
- Chloranthum's Burdock
Description
Arctium chloranthum (also called 'Green Burdock', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 1.5m tall. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and western Asia and is commonly found in moist, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Arctium chloranthum has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arctium chloranthum has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arctium chloranthum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers, and is often used as a ground cover in gardens.
Where to Find Arctium chloranthum
Arctium chloranthum is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
Arctium chloranthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arctium chloranthum?
Arctium chloranthum
What is the common name of Arctium chloranthum?
Chloranth Burdock
What is the family of Arctium chloranthum?
Asteraceae
Species in the Arctium genus
Arctium minus,
Arctium lappaceum,
Arctium nemorosum,
Arctium pentacanthum,
Arctium dualis,
Arctium palladini,
Arctium semiconstrictum,
Arctium tomentellum,
Arctium leiospermum,
Arctium neumani,
Arctium arctiodes,
Arctium umbrosum,
Arctium ambiguum,
Arctium karatavicum,
Arctium schmalhausenii,
Arctium aureum,
Arctium maassii,
Arctium sardaimionense,
Arctium minus,
Arctium mixtum,
Arctium atlanticum,
Arctium lappa,
Arctium leiobardanum,
Arctium radula,
Arctium elatum,
Arctium anomalum,
Arctium pseudarctium,
Arctium amplissimum,
Arctium tomentosum,
Arctium korolkowii,
Arctium triflorum,
Arctium pallidivirens,
Arctium chloranthum,
Arctium haesitabundum,
Arctium refractum,
Arctium echinopifolium,
Arctium evidens,
Arctium abolinii,
Arctium dolichophyllum,
Arctium egregium,
Arctium fedtschenkoanum,
Arctium korshinskyi,
Arctium macilentum,
Arctium pterolepidum,
Arctium ugamense,
Arctium alberti,
Arctium horrescens,
Arctium pentacanthoides,
Arctium vavilovii,
Arctium nidulans,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,